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Many of the most impactful, well trained teachers I have had as an independent school student or colleague have been through experiences at the Klingenstein Center. Thank you, John and Pat Klingenstein and broader family for your vision, generosity, and persistence. 鈥� Frank Bonsal

I was a student in the Private School Leadership Program in the 1999/ 2000 academic year. Every professional opportunity that I have had since then stemmed from that moment. I was only three years into my career at the time. One day we were treated by John Klingenstein's presence. He was to join one of our three hour seminars. When he walked in to the room and sat at the table with us I was immediately struck by his red socks. They were bright. Then, as the conversation evolved and the thinking deepened as it always did in a Pearl Kane classroom, John's presence diminished. The trustee whose name we all knew so well receded into the background, choosing to sit and listen. He was matter of fact about the role that independent schooling played in his life and then left the rest to us. It felt like a remarkable gesture at the time, but in learning more about him sense my guess it was less a gesture and more just the way in which he moved about the world. Within the various organizational life courses we took at TC we learned about parallel processes: what happens at what level of an organization is replicated in others. For example, and in the case of schools, if you are looking to gain an understanding of how students treat each other you can examine teachers to teacher engagement. When I think about the immediate kinship that exists among Klingenstein Center graduates, I credit John Klingenstein and Pearl Kane. The fellowship that existed between them pervades the entire Klingenstein community. That is what I would call a lasting gift. 鈥� Paul Burke

I often sat next to John at TC Board Meetings. His wit and pithy reflections always made these meetings more meaningful and enjoyable for me. Always low-key and understated he was thoughtful and insightful whenever he spoke. 鈥� Ruth Gottesman

I am so grateful to John and the Klingenstein family for all they have done for leaders in independent schools around the world. He has quite a legacy of philanthropy and has left his positive mark on so many. 鈥揋eoffrey Wagg

I am very saddened by this loss to the community of independent school leaders. John was a quiet visionary and the programs he sponsored through 精东影业 have been unique and produced results. Personally I always enjoyed being in John's company. He was warm and witty and always made you feel at ease. I will miss him as will so many who enjoyed his attention. 鈥� Bruce E. Buxton

 John was a warm and loving man. I am honored to have been his friend. His leadership of the Klingenstein philanthropic effort has had an enormous impact on the careers of hundreds of neuroscientists. I, and countless colleagues, will miss him terribly. - James O. McNamara

I had the pleasure and opportunity to work with Mr. John Klingenstein for almost fifty years in many capacities. As a partner of Wertheim & Co., John was chairman of the Wertheim Pension and Profit Sharing Committee. During his many years as chairman, John was extremely attentive to the various needs of our employees and their retirement assets, which were an important source of funds for many of our employees. He was also instrumental in managing our extensive research department where he was an important source of wisdom and advice. During good times and bad, John was always even tempered and cool. He let us all take initiative in handling our responsibilities, but, if a problem or issue arose, John's questions and incites always led to the heart of the problem and the eventual solution. John was blessed with great intellect and he held a prominent position in our firm and community. Nevertheless, he was quiet, humble and shy in his demeanor. He was greatly respected for his humility in light of his extensive accomplishments. His charitable endeavors in secondary education, the neurosciences and other areas will continue to benefit our community for many years, and even generations, to come. John's was a unique personality and his efforts to improve our lives will be missed by all of us. 鈥� Kenneth H. Fields